tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post918999245574804265..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Single Malt Report: The Balvenie 21 year old PortwoodMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-68060345338047230212013-02-13T18:08:31.518-05:002013-02-13T18:08:31.518-05:00Yes! I do have an Irish whiskey Taste Off or two p...Yes! I do have an Irish whiskey Taste Off or two planned. You're totally right about Bushmills 16. I tried it last year. And it was actually light on the port too. I'll have to explore this further...Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-18023020600531750262013-02-13T18:04:43.505-05:002013-02-13T18:04:43.505-05:00Looks like Whisky Shop might have the Signature: h...Looks like Whisky Shop might have the Signature: https://www.whiskyshopusa.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=1359<br /><br />Otherwise, it's pretty scarce around here.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-3398462564719637382013-02-07T17:25:37.716-05:002013-02-07T17:25:37.716-05:00I've also forgotten that Bushmills 16 year old...I've also forgotten that Bushmills 16 year old is also finished in port casks. Sounds like it's time for another Irish whiskey review ;).Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-39077482478098631012013-02-07T17:22:05.896-05:002013-02-07T17:22:05.896-05:00Well, I just tried to special order Signature thro...Well, I just tried to special order Signature through K&L and David Driscoll kindly emailed back to tell me Signature is discontinued and can no longer be ordered. Since the Signature is one of my favorites in the range, I'm going to ration the half bottle that I have left (and move it to small containers).Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-22169229318568522542013-02-07T14:52:09.348-05:002013-02-07T14:52:09.348-05:00I agree. And I don't mean to be a Morrison Bo...I agree. And I don't mean to be a Morrison Bowmore hack this week but... Glen Garioch's regular 12yr weighs in at 48% and can be found at Hi Time for $46 and K&L for $50.<br /><br />THANK YOU FOR THE OFFER! ALL CAPS! I will indeed make it to Portland this year, though it may be for a weekend rather than the whole week I'd planned (when I was unemployed). Hopefully the whisky bars will still have whisky left by the time I get there.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-20682368745265059592013-02-07T00:27:33.742-05:002013-02-07T00:27:33.742-05:00I would pay $70 for a 12 YO single barrel if it wa...I would pay $70 for a 12 YO single barrel if it was bottled at cask strength. It'd be a bit high, not so much for a CS whisky. 47.8% is good, but not good enough.<br /><br />Michael, if you ever make it up to Portland, I have a second pack that I'd be happy to pass off to you. I found them up in Washington at the end of 2011, so I'm not sure where else to find them right now.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-48717769906041225262013-02-06T21:31:18.641-05:002013-02-06T21:31:18.641-05:00That's a good point. I was wondering why I saw...That's a good point. I was wondering why I saw a press release from Balvenie about the Single Barrel. Guess it's because it's now a 12yr. And it's $70. At least the ABV is a little higher. But $70!<br /><br />Their website's Our Range page no longer lists Signature:<br />http://www.thebalvenie.com/our-range/<br />But then again, the Single Barrel is still listed as 15 years.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-4012737728052863872013-02-06T19:47:49.399-05:002013-02-06T19:47:49.399-05:00Oh, and by the way K&L is charging $69.99 for ...Oh, and by the way K&L is charging $69.99 for the 12 year Single Barrel. This means the 15 will most likely get a price bump (K&L was sold out of the 15 at the time so I'm not sure if the price will change).Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-21718762265277127862013-02-06T19:43:54.992-05:002013-02-06T19:43:54.992-05:00Speaking of Single Barrel, I had a WTF moment when...Speaking of Single Barrel, I had a WTF moment when I spotted a 12 year old Single Barrel on the K&L shelves. This was because I quickly jumped to the conclusion the 15 year old was being phased out. Thankfully I mentioned this on the WhiskyWhiskyWhisky forums where I was told the 12 year SB is simply a new addition to the line up (and it's apparently all ex-sherry matured unlike the 15). That said I'm now worried about the Signature since it's a bit much for Balvenie to have three 12 year old entries in the line-up.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-19656750093503568762013-02-06T19:09:45.162-05:002013-02-06T19:09:45.162-05:00Thanks for the link! I somehow missed his review o...Thanks for the link! I somehow missed his review of those. He seemed to get a lot more pepper bite in his. Apparently ol' Portwood took out her dentures for me. I'll end that metaphor right there.<br /><br />If I can source a sip of the Cragganmore DE, I would love to review it. I like its old school 12yr better than the two older Cragg indie versions I've had. Before I'd review it though, I need to make sure that my palate is taking to the finished whiskys better. Will be exploring sherry and port this year to work that out.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-60369385471541490152013-02-06T18:57:50.380-05:002013-02-06T18:57:50.380-05:00I've only heard of that pack, never seen it. I...I've only heard of that pack, never seen it. I would be happy to scoop that up the moment I see it. I'd even be willing to drop $25-$30 on it. It would keep me from buying the Single Barrel at its new $70 price.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-30841084356006854142013-02-06T00:42:18.263-05:002013-02-06T00:42:18.263-05:00In case anyone was wondering about that duty free ...In case anyone was wondering about that duty free version, Jewmalt Whisky Reviews compared the two.<br />http://www.jewmalt.com/balvenie-portwood-21yr-21yr-duty-free-a-side-by-side-tasting/<br /><br />By the way, any plans to review Cragganmore Distiller's Edition which is the last port finished whisky I'm familar with?Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-55922106538133863902013-02-05T20:04:53.121-05:002013-02-05T20:04:53.121-05:00If you want to try this one again, keep an eye out...If you want to try this one again, keep an eye out for the Doublewood/Single Barrel/Portwood mini three pack. There might still be some left over from the holidays. I picked a couple up a few years back for under $20 a piece.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.com